• Halichoeres Wrasse should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of room to swim. Plenty of rock work should be provided for grazing and foraging behaviours.

• Halichoeres Wrasse will bury themselves in the sand at night and if startled, provide a deep sand bed.

• They may pick at crustaceans and fan worms. A diet of meaty and algae based foods are readily accepted by Halichoeres Wrasse.

• Wrasse are jumpers be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid

• Melanurus Wrasse can grow to almost 5".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 50 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH